Helen Crawford

Helen Crawford passed away peacefully in her home on January 17, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1934, in Painesville, Ohio. She attended Perry High School, where she was a cheerleader and met the love of her life, Donald Crawford, on the football field. She and Don raised five children together while running a well-known tree nursery in Madison. They owned Crawford’s Nursery on Middle Ridge Road for over 50 years before selling their property in 2007 and moving to Greer, South Carolina to be near their family. Regarded as a very present mother and wife by her family, Helen was also known for being an excellent hostess. One of her greatest joys in life was sharing a meal with family and friends around her kitchen table. Her musical talents were also notable, as she faithfully and steadily played the piano at church in her younger years. She and Don attended Tri-County Bible Church in Madison, Ohio and Trinity Bible Church in Greer, South Carolina. She was a fervent prayer warrior, and her love for the Lord was evident in her interactions with all who knew her. Though she will be so greatly missed, we are comforted to know that she is finally home with her Savior and her loved ones who have gone before her. Helen was preceded in death by her father, Vance Kurtz, her mother, Sarah Kurtz, her sister, Shirley Miller, and two of her grandchildren, Timothy Crawford and Maria Cuthrell. She is survived by her husband, Don of 67 years and her son, Dirk (Susan) Crawford, and granddaughters, Carrie Crawford, Kimberly (Aaron) Rodriguez, Jenny (Wesley) Warren, and Ashley Crawford; her daughter, Amy McClanahan and granddaughter, Kristin Kowalk (Mike); her son, Dale (Lisa) Crawford and grandchildren, Jessica (Stephen) Frank, Daniel Crawford, Alissa (Nathan) Reimers, and Crystal (Robbie) Culp; her daughter, Sally Cuthrell and grandsons, Luke (Joanna) Cuthrell, Andrew Cuthrell, Daniel (Kelly) Cuthrell, Jeremy Cuthrell, and Matthew (Brittney) Cuthrell; and her daughter, Becky (Ray) Dewley and grandchildren, Ben Dewley, Beka Dewley, and Daniel Dewley. She also leaves behind fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2023, at Trinity Bible Church conducted by Pastor Greg Mazak. Burial will follow in Wood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 1:00-1:45 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2023, at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Helen Crawford

June 22, 1934 - January 17, 2023